THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS Public Disclosure Authorized P.O. Box 1923 P.O. Box 1923, Tel: 255 26 2321607, Fax: 255 26 2322116 DODOMA Public Disclosure Authorized CONTRACT No. ME/022/2012/2013/CR/11 FOR FEASIBILITY STUDY AND DETAILED ENGINEERING DESIGN OF DAR ES SALAAM LOCAL ROADS FOR MUNICIPAL COUNCILS OF KINONDONI, ILALA AND TEMEKE IN SUPPORT OF PREPARATION OF THE PROPOSED DAR ES SALAAM METROPOLITANT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT(DMDP) Public Disclosure Authorized THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT (ESIA) OF THE PROPOSED LOCAL ROADS SUBPROJECTS IN ILALA MUNICIPALITY (25.5 KM) DECEMBER 2014 CONSULTANT: Public Disclosure Authorized RUBHERA RAM MATO Crown TECH-Consult Ltd Consulting Engineers, Surveyors & Project Managers P. O. Box 72877, Telephone (022) Tel. 2700078, 0773 737372, Fax 2771293, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania ESIA Report for the Proposed Upgrading of the Ilala Local Roads PMO-RALG STUDY TEAM NAME POSITION SIGNATURE Dr. Rubhera RAM Mato Environmentalist and ESIA Team Leader Mr. George J. Kimaro Environmental Engineer Anna S. K. Mwema Sociologist The following experts also participated in this study, Mr. Yoswe Msongwe - Sociologist Ms. Anna Msofe - Sociologist Mr. Aman D. Ancelm - Sociologist i ESIA Report for the Proposed Upgrading of the Ilala Local Roads PMO-RALG EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Report for the proposed Local Roads Subproject in Ilala Municipality (25.5 Km) Under the Dar Es Salaam Metropolitan Development Project (DMDP) Proponent: The United Republic of Tanzania, Prime Minister's Office, Regional Administration and Local Governments Proponent’s Contact: P.O. Box 1923, Tel: 255 26 2321607, Fax: 255 26 2322116, Dodoma, TANZANIA. EIA Expert: Dr. Rubhera RAM Mato. P. O. Box 35176, Dar es Salaam, TANZANIA. Tel: +255 754 898592; E-mail: [email protected] Project Background and Rationale The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania through the Prime Minister's Office, Regional Administration and Local Government (PMO-RALG), intends to improve road networks in the Dar es Salaam Metropolitan area covering all the three municipalities of Kinondoni, Ilala and Temeke. In Ilala Municipality, 12 roads covering a total of 25.5km will be upgraded from gravel/earth to bitumen standard or by improving the existing tarmac roads. The local roads improvement aims to provide safe and efficient access to social and economic activities by removing transport flow constraints, supporting the present and projected economic and social development in Dar es Salaam. The Dar es Salaam Metropolitan Development Project (DMDP) will be implemented with financial assistance from the World Bank. Of the 12 roads that were assessed in Ilala, six were selected for inclusion in the first phase of the project (total of 5.69 km). The PMO-RALG has awarded Ms. Crown TECH-Consult Ltd of Dar es Salaam to provide consultancy services for carrying out the feasibility study, Detailed Engineering Design and preparation of Tender documents for the Local Roads subproject. The consultancy also includes carrying out Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the proposed local roads investments. Brief Description of Project Environment The Ilala Municipal Council (IMC) is among the three municipalities of the Dar es Salaam City, consisting of 3 divisions, 26 wards, and 101 sub-wards. The Municipality has a total population of 1,220,611 and an average household size of 4.0 according to 2012 national Census. The Dar es Salaam City experiences relatively high rainfall (800-1200mm per year), and high ambient temperature (25-35oC) and humidity (67-96%). The geology of Dar es Salaam consists of two major geological units, that is, the underlying substratum of semi-consolidated formations and outcropping rocks and superficial material mainly loose sediments. The soil is largely clayey and sandy. Highland plateau include Pugu, Kinyerezi, Chanika and Msongola wards. ii ESIA Report for the Proposed Upgrading of the Ilala Local Roads PMO-RALG The vegetation in Ilala municipality consists of various species of disturbed bushland, miombo species, swamps vegetation and mangroves. Few bird species (mostly the Indian Crow), and reptiles such as lizards and a significant number of rats and flies were observed in the study area. In the subproject areas the main fauna include domestic animals such as livestock, dogs, pigs, cows, chicken and birds. The River Msimbazi passes through the municipality and drains most parts into the Indian Ocean. The river is considered heavily contaminated by wastes disposed of from industries and adjacent residential areas. The river is also being used by small scale urban farmers for irrigation of vegetables and fruits grown along the river banks. The major land use categories in Ilala municipality include residential, commercial, mixed uses, agricultural, industrial and recreational areas. Air and noise pollution are among the modern issues in the city of Dar es Salaam. The air pollution sources include gaseous dust and particulate emissions from motor vehicles, industrial stacks construction activities and mining activities. The main pollutants emanating from these sources are sulphur dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and particulate matters. The sources of noise are construction actives, traffic, entertainment centers and commercial sites like markets. Noise pollution is gradually increasing in Tanzania. Passenger vehicles contribute more significantly to the problem compared to other vehicles. Noise pollution is more significant during day time, with peaks in morning and evening hours. Over 70% of the population in Ilala Municipality utilizes health services in public facilities. There are 23 public health facilities and about 115 private health centers including Amana District hospital. The HIV infection prevalence rate in Dar Es Salaam region is 6.9% in 2012, which almost the same rate for Ilala municipality. Project Stakeholders and their involvement in the ESIA Process Stakeholders included government agencies, beneficiaries, commercial companies, and all other formal or informal groups associated with a project. Interviews and Community meetings were used in the process of stakeholder involvement. From one stakeholder, the team was connected to another and another stakeholder, in chain like or network process. The following is a short list of both institutional and individual stakeholders that were consulted; Ilala Municipal Council, TANESCO zone manager, DAWASCO TANROADS Regional offices. Meetings at Kipawa, Segerea, Gerezani and Kimanga wards Results of Public Consultations The following issues were raised by stakeholders; . The project to ensure that the road is watered during construction to avoid dust / air pollution iii ESIA Report for the Proposed Upgrading of the Ilala Local Roads PMO-RALG . They should involve the indigenous as laborers in their respective wards/mitaa where the project is allocated . Compensation for land, buildings, trees, commercial activities and social services should be done at a specified period of time in a current market price. Ensure that people along the road are well informed so that they can make necessary arrangements for their properties before commencement of the project . Safety while crossing the road especially students/pupils is needed. They need road humps, bus-bays and road signs in areas with concentrated settlements Potential Significant Environmental And Social Impacts The development of infrastructure in unplanned settlements can cause a wide range of environmental and social impacts on a number of receptors. The impacts are of both positive and negative nature. The significant environmental and social impacts identified include; Impacts during pre-construction phase; Job creation and increased income Land expropriation , loss of property and resettlement Loss of employment and income Impacts during construction phase; Job creation and increased income Destruction of public utilities Soil erosion and instability of slopes Risk Water and Land Pollution Increased noise, vibration and air pollution Occupational Safety and health risks Increase road accidents Increased Waste Loss of Scenic Quality Loss of Vegetation Impacts during operational phase; Improved Transport in Dar es Salaam suburbs Decongestion of Dar es Salaam main Roads Reduced Vehicle operation costs Increase road accidents Interference to local hydrology (Flooding) Impacts during Demobilization Phase phase; Increased noise, vibration and dust Occupational Safety and health risks Increased Waste iv ESIA Report for the Proposed Upgrading of the Ilala Local Roads PMO-RALG Project alternatives Three alternatives were considered in this study including no project alternative, alternative sites and alternative designs. The no project alternative was disqualified because choosing that alternative shall mean to remain with the status quo (without project) and losing all the benefits of the project. The selection of project sites (roads) and sub projects was done through a rigorous process which involved technical personnel and the proposed communities while observing the laid down criteria for selection of local roads. Alternative design looked at the advantages and disadvantages of using asphalt concrete over other pavement materials and covered channels over open channels. Asphalt concrete and covered channels seemed